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by Sarah MarcusFebruary 13, 20210 comments

Small Business in COVID Times | Thoughts From a Business Owner

A quick glimpse into the reality of running a small business in COVID times.

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by Olive L.August 19, 20200 comments

How Homeowners Can Prolong The Eco-Effects Of COVID-19 by Guest Blogger Imogen Clarke

Guest blogger Imogen Clarke, freelancer blogger and all-around eco-warrior, joins e+a to talk about how we, as homeowners, can green up our routine to save energy and help protect the planet

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by Olive L.July 23, 20200 comments

TO BEE OR NOT TO BEE, THAT IS THE CRISIS

Discussing the birds and bees of the climate crisis and its impact on the birds and the bees.

by Sarah MarcusDecember 22, 20180 comments

Eco-Friendly Self-Care Habits

Looking to step up your sustainability while still making sure to enjoy some self care Here's some tips:Power of the Shower Long showers are nice for you, but not for the environment. Cutting your shower time down + being more efficient with those minutes is a free + easy way to...

by Sarah MarcusNovember 14, 20180 comments

Value Village Finds

If you're reading this, chances are you love to thrift! Apart from the obvious reasons we do it (low-impact living, y'all), there's the whole treasure hunt factor. You just never know what you'll find! I mean, OK, this can become a dangerous game when you start buying things you don't...

by Sarah MarcusNovember 10, 20180 comments

Small Changes - Big Impact

Juli here. I'm one of the original founders at eco + amour. I write most of the blog posts, fyi!Growing up, my mom was ever the eco-conscious Earth Mama. This was maybe due to the fact that she lived in BC for a large part of the 70s/80s, and we...

by Sarah MarcusNovember 02, 20180 comments

Best Pumpkin + Cranberry Granola Recipe

Whether you went trough the trouble of fixing seeds from a pumpkin or got them from a bulk food shop, we have a recipe for you!PUMPKIN + CRANBERRY GRANOLAIngredients 1 cup pumpkin seeds (roasted or raw, salted or unsalted) 1 cup dried cranberries (unsweetened or sweetened) 2-3 cups oats 1/4...

by Sarah MarcusOctober 16, 20180 comments

Castile Soap | A Versatile Option For Your Home

Castile soap is a liquid soap with almost no scented, and it can be used in So. Many. Ways.Here are just a few:FOAMING HAND SOAP distilled or boiled water 2 tbsp Castile soap 1 tsp oil of choice (ideas: fractionated coconut, almond, apricot kernel, avocado) 10-20 drops of essential oils...

by Sarah MarcusOctober 11, 20180 comments

Best Air-Purifying Plants

These are easy-to-care-for plants that look great and will purify your air. SPIDER PLANT aka Chlorophytum comosumBest indoor location: In indirect light with humidityToxic to dogs/cats? NODRACAENA varieties: Red-edged dracaena, cornstalk dracaena, Janet Craig, WarneckeiBest indoor location: Brightly filtered lightToxic to dogs/cats? YES* easiest to care for * POTHOS aka...

by Sarah MarcusOctober 01, 20180 comments

#1 Fall Cooking Tip

What goes well with sustainable living, cooking and fall? Soups and stews made in the slow cooker! If you don't already own a slow cooker, here are some excellent reasons to source one. Eco-friendly tip: Check with friends and family before buying one. They may have one sitting unused in...

by Sarah MarcusSeptember 21, 20180 comments

Little Victories: Garbage Duty

If you follow us on Instagram, you may have caught this morning's insta story about picking up garbage on my morning walk. For most eco-conscious people, this is a no brainer. Most of you probably pick up after other people on the regular. I usually don't. It crosses my mind,...

by Laura CraigSeptember 10, 20180 comments

Repurposing is Fun | Check Out These Ideas

If you're reading this post, chances are you already think twice before pitching something in the recycling bin (and you've probably already repurposed a bunch of things!). It's fun and easy to reuse items, especially glass bottles and jars. Here's a snapshot of a few thrift finds and DIY projects...

by Sarah MarcusAugust 31, 20180 comments

Reduce Plastic Waste in the Kitchen

Creating the perfect low plastic waste kitchen may take some time and re-configuring, but it's worth it. And once you've mastered it, you'll feel so proud of yourself! (And your kitchen will look much more organized and cohesive). It's really hard to avoid buying packaged food. It may be the...

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by Sarah MarcusAugust 12, 20180 comments

Easy Everyday Plastic Swaps To Help Reduce Waste

Three easy swaps to help you reduce your reliance on single use plastics.

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